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-1 Catch the flavor cf the Pietasters Tuesday, July 21, 1998 www.weber.edusignpost Volume 61 Number 5 3ee Lifestyles page 1 1 -i ;1v c4 Kl - j 5 - By Patrick Parkinson editorials editor-77)e Signpost Ron Abegglen. head coach of Weber State University's men's basketball team, appeared in Ogden's Second District Court Monday to discuss the status of a protective order. Nedra Abegglen. Abegglen 's wife, petitioned the protective order after a July 3 incident, involving an altercation between the couple at Abegglen 's Dec Events Center office. "It was just an unfortunate thing in the heat of an argument," Abegglen said, after Monday's hearing. i 3 .;. . - : . -: - ' . "'' ' I ' ' I 'I - V I ist 1 I P : 1 - ; V"' 2 i rn ": ' ' ' Co ; ,: s ? z f - Q WSU coach Abegglen waits for his court hearing Monday. Concert, fireworks entertain thousands By Ryan Taylor senior news reporter-The Signpost The 20th annual John and Tclitha Lindquist Summer Pops Concert and Fireworks went off with a bang, literally, at Weber State University Sunday night The yearly event, sponsored by the Lindquist family of Ogdcn and facilitated by WSU, featured a 60-minutc concert from the New American Symphony Orchestra, followed by a dazzling fireworks display. The 70-member ensemble played musical selections from "Phantom of the 0era," "Star Wars" and "Superman." Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture" brought the program to a close, complete with a battery of 1 7 cannons which exploded the stillness of an otherwise calm, summer night. "The concert was outstanding," said Mike Fowler. 21, of Kaysville. "I liked the selections they played because it was popular music and easy to recognize." The concert brought together old and young alike as entire families came to enjov the event from as far away as'Salt Lake and Provo. An estimated oO.OOO people attended the concert and fireworks. Cars lined 1 larrison Biuilev aid and On July 14. the"Standard-Examiner" reported Nedra Abegglen wrote in a document that Abegglen lost his temper during the argument. "He became angry and pushed me backward out of the door into the hallway. I fell and broke my wrist and hurt my back and head." she wrote. Nedra Abegglen 's forearm was in a purple cast for her court appearance Monday. After the hearing, upon both party's agreement, one aspect of the protective order had changed. Abegglen w ill be allowed to communicate with his wife of 13 years over the telephone. "I thought that was a very positive move on her part to continue phone conversations," Abegglen said. "I'm happy that we can communicate now." Abegglen is still not allowed to visit the couple's Washington Terrace home without the presence of a police officer. Nedra Abegglen was granted temporary possession of the home, its furnishings and a 1993 Toyota Camry. Abegglen was granted possession of the couple's boat, an old pickup truck and a 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. "We're consenting to the protective order, but wc are not consenting that allegations stated in the protective order are true," Gary Gale, Abegglen 's attorney said. "We are in hopes that resolution will be found." .In court documents, Nedra Abegglen wrote about other incidents that have occurred between the surrounding local businesses hours before the concert was to begin. Blankets dotted the grass near the Ada Lindquist Pond and Plaza, weaving together a multi-colored fabric. "This event is the very best thing wc have in this community each year because it brings the community together," said Marsha Richtcr, special project coordinator at WSU. The event featured many firsts. For the first time in its 20-year history the concert was broadcast live on WSU's student-radio station, KWCR 88.1 f.m. Also, this year marked the first time the orchestra played music during the fireworks, with patriotic numbers including "Stars and Stripes," "Liberty Bell March" and "Thunderer March." "People have really responded to this orchestra," Richter said. "I think the orchestra playing through the fireworks was a great addition." According to Richter. the community is what makes the event a success. "The quality of people in thiscom-munitv and how they act allow people to feel comfortable in bringing their entire family to the concert." Richter said. "The quality of the community along with the ushers and police make the event run so smoothl v." couple. The description involved Abegglen allegedly throwing furniture at her and throwing her down stairs. The "Standard-Examiner" reported Abegglen thought the descriptions of the incidents were inaccurate. "I tipped over a chair once," he said of one of the incidents. For the oilier, he said. "We bumped into each other during a terrible argument and she fell down." This is the second time Abegglcn's behavior has experienced major public scrutiny during his seven seasons at WSU. In 1996, because of alleged NCAA violations, Abegglen was placed on a two-year probation and received a 25 percent pay cut. which equaled $22,000. When the domestic incident became public last week, WSU President Paul H. Thompson had a meeting with Abegglen. The coach was put on leave with pay until university officials can review the details. "We're still trying to sort through the situation the best we can," Thompson said. "Obviously the basketball program needs to move forward; the university needs to move forward, and we plan to make a decision as soon as we can." Thompson said several people will be involved in the decision, including the WSU Board of Trustees, John Johnson. WSU's athletic director, and Al Simkins, vice president of administrative services. See Abegglen page 3 As with most big events, there were going to be problems," said Roger disorderly conduct, a few people who acted inappropri- Johnson, Weber State police captain. "It was a good concert, good fire-ately, according to police standards. "People like their space." works. For the amount of people, it's "Any time you put that many Johnson said there were a few al- not very probable that things go as people in a space that small, there are tercations. but only one citation for smoothly as they did," he said. ff r A JX0rmmtmfr - ..'. i . f. . '-tT ... . .- w , s" " ., .. Dtw -L m " r.jT: - i-';,..;';.: - rt--U ft: tw ? - . ' , t .. J . ,- -. ' ' --" : ; ' . .y.v.i:.-;s. . . ,:. v.. .. -.. -r, An estimated 6C.CC0 people gathered on the Veber State fireworks and listen to the concert ct the Lindquist Summer . - , ; 4 y t - - t , ' Bombs bursting in air... Gave proof through the night to watchers Sunday at Weber State University that the 20th annual Lindquist concert and fireworks still has what it takes to entertain. s University gross to wctch the Peps Concert end Fitsworks. Inside post news sera :ditcri 4 a & 1 1

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-1 Catch the flavor cf the Pietasters Tuesday, July 21, 1998 www.weber.edusignpost Volume 61 Number 5 3ee Lifestyles page 1 1 -i ;1v c4 Kl - j 5 - By Patrick Parkinson editorials editor-77)e Signpost Ron Abegglen. head coach of Weber State University's men's basketball team, appeared in Ogden's Second District Court Monday to discuss the status of a protective order. Nedra Abegglen. Abegglen 's wife, petitioned the protective order after a July 3 incident, involving an altercation between the couple at Abegglen 's Dec Events Center office. "It was just an unfortunate thing in the heat of an argument," Abegglen said, after Monday's hearing. i 3 .;. . - : . -: - ' . "'' ' I ' ' I 'I - V I ist 1 I P : 1 - ; V"' 2 i rn ": ' ' ' Co ; ,: s ? z f - Q WSU coach Abegglen waits for his court hearing Monday. Concert, fireworks entertain thousands By Ryan Taylor senior news reporter-The Signpost The 20th annual John and Tclitha Lindquist Summer Pops Concert and Fireworks went off with a bang, literally, at Weber State University Sunday night The yearly event, sponsored by the Lindquist family of Ogdcn and facilitated by WSU, featured a 60-minutc concert from the New American Symphony Orchestra, followed by a dazzling fireworks display. The 70-member ensemble played musical selections from "Phantom of the 0era," "Star Wars" and "Superman." Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture" brought the program to a close, complete with a battery of 1 7 cannons which exploded the stillness of an otherwise calm, summer night. "The concert was outstanding," said Mike Fowler. 21, of Kaysville. "I liked the selections they played because it was popular music and easy to recognize." The concert brought together old and young alike as entire families came to enjov the event from as far away as'Salt Lake and Provo. An estimated oO.OOO people attended the concert and fireworks. Cars lined 1 larrison Biuilev aid and On July 14. the"Standard-Examiner" reported Nedra Abegglen wrote in a document that Abegglen lost his temper during the argument. "He became angry and pushed me backward out of the door into the hallway. I fell and broke my wrist and hurt my back and head." she wrote. Nedra Abegglen 's forearm was in a purple cast for her court appearance Monday. After the hearing, upon both party's agreement, one aspect of the protective order had changed. Abegglen w ill be allowed to communicate with his wife of 13 years over the telephone. "I thought that was a very positive move on her part to continue phone conversations," Abegglen said. "I'm happy that we can communicate now." Abegglen is still not allowed to visit the couple's Washington Terrace home without the presence of a police officer. Nedra Abegglen was granted temporary possession of the home, its furnishings and a 1993 Toyota Camry. Abegglen was granted possession of the couple's boat, an old pickup truck and a 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. "We're consenting to the protective order, but wc are not consenting that allegations stated in the protective order are true," Gary Gale, Abegglen 's attorney said. "We are in hopes that resolution will be found." .In court documents, Nedra Abegglen wrote about other incidents that have occurred between the surrounding local businesses hours before the concert was to begin. Blankets dotted the grass near the Ada Lindquist Pond and Plaza, weaving together a multi-colored fabric. "This event is the very best thing wc have in this community each year because it brings the community together," said Marsha Richtcr, special project coordinator at WSU. The event featured many firsts. For the first time in its 20-year history the concert was broadcast live on WSU's student-radio station, KWCR 88.1 f.m. Also, this year marked the first time the orchestra played music during the fireworks, with patriotic numbers including "Stars and Stripes," "Liberty Bell March" and "Thunderer March." "People have really responded to this orchestra," Richter said. "I think the orchestra playing through the fireworks was a great addition." According to Richter. the community is what makes the event a success. "The quality of people in thiscom-munitv and how they act allow people to feel comfortable in bringing their entire family to the concert." Richter said. "The quality of the community along with the ushers and police make the event run so smoothl v." couple. The description involved Abegglen allegedly throwing furniture at her and throwing her down stairs. The "Standard-Examiner" reported Abegglen thought the descriptions of the incidents were inaccurate. "I tipped over a chair once," he said of one of the incidents. For the oilier, he said. "We bumped into each other during a terrible argument and she fell down." This is the second time Abegglcn's behavior has experienced major public scrutiny during his seven seasons at WSU. In 1996, because of alleged NCAA violations, Abegglen was placed on a two-year probation and received a 25 percent pay cut. which equaled $22,000. When the domestic incident became public last week, WSU President Paul H. Thompson had a meeting with Abegglen. The coach was put on leave with pay until university officials can review the details. "We're still trying to sort through the situation the best we can," Thompson said. "Obviously the basketball program needs to move forward; the university needs to move forward, and we plan to make a decision as soon as we can." Thompson said several people will be involved in the decision, including the WSU Board of Trustees, John Johnson. WSU's athletic director, and Al Simkins, vice president of administrative services. See Abegglen page 3 As with most big events, there were going to be problems," said Roger disorderly conduct, a few people who acted inappropri- Johnson, Weber State police captain. "It was a good concert, good fire-ately, according to police standards. "People like their space." works. For the amount of people, it's "Any time you put that many Johnson said there were a few al- not very probable that things go as people in a space that small, there are tercations. but only one citation for smoothly as they did," he said. ff r A JX0rmmtmfr - ..'. i . f. . '-tT ... . .- w , s" " ., .. Dtw -L m " r.jT: - i-';,..;';.: - rt--U ft: tw ? - . ' , t .. J . ,- -. ' ' --" : ; ' . .y.v.i:.-;s. . . ,:. v.. .. -.. -r, An estimated 6C.CC0 people gathered on the Veber State fireworks and listen to the concert ct the Lindquist Summer . - , ; 4 y t - - t , ' Bombs bursting in air... Gave proof through the night to watchers Sunday at Weber State University that the 20th annual Lindquist concert and fireworks still has what it takes to entertain. s University gross to wctch the Peps Concert end Fitsworks. Inside post news sera :ditcri 4 a & 1 1